Toom Tragel

Artist's country of origin: Estonia

Toom Tragel (born 1989) is an Estonian illustrator and graphic designer whose work focuses mainly on drawing and visual narratives. He graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, and obtained a master’s degree in visual communication design at Aalto University in Finland.

Toom is known for his detailed and surreal drawings. He has promoted Estonian comic art, including illustrating the first part of visual epic “Kalevipoeg”, which was published in 2014. 

In addition to comic books, his work includes, for example, design and illustrations for the albums and fan merchandise of the Estonian rock band Elephants From Neptune since the band’s debut in 2012. He has also been a long-term illustrator for various journalistic publications, such as Eesti Päevaleht and Eesti Ekspress and Müürileht.

Toom is also active in the digital art world, sharing his work on various platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where he introduces his drawings and projects to a wider audience. His work is characterized by a deep interest in drawing and creating alternative visual narratives, which is also reflected in his love of video games and pop culture.